Implementation Of Islamic Religious Education For Children With Special Needs In Tolitoli Regency

Abstract

Education (PAI) for children with special needs (ABK) is a challenge as well as an urgent need in the midst of efforts to realize inclusive education in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the implementation of PAI in inclusive schools and madrasas that receive ABK in Tolitoli regency, Central Sulawesi. The study used a qualitative approach with the method of observation, interviews, and documentation on PAI teachers, principals/madrasah, and parents of ABK students. The results showed that the implementation of PAI still faces obstacles, both in terms of the availability of teachers with special pedagogical competence, limitations of Adaptive Learning media, and lack of infrastructure support. However, there are local strategies developed by teachers, such as individual approaches, practice-based learning methods, and the use of visual media to facilitate understanding of religious concepts. This study confirms the importance of strengthening the capacity of PAI teachers through inclusive education training, collaboration with parents, and local government policy support in providing adaptive curricula. Thus, the implementation of PAI for ABK in Tolitoli regency can be a model of learning based on local wisdom that is humanist, inclusive, and equitable.